The club reporter is responsible for informing the community about club activities. The reporter keeps the public informed by writing news stories about the club and sending them to local newspapers (and radio stations) for publication. In addition, the reporter can arrange to have announcements about meetings and club events published in the Community Calendar section of the local newspaper and in school newspapers, and can post announcements on community bulletin boards. Local public access television stations can also be helpful -- they are often eager to film local events. At Pacifica 4H, the club reporter duties have traditionally been limited to submitting articles to the Pacifica Tribune. However, in future an energetic Reporter might want to consider incorporating some of the additional CA 4H Reporter duties mentioned above.
General Duties
- Submit articles to the Pacifica Tribune for publication on the Wednesday before the General Meeting.
- In a story, highlight a person or unusual event, and make it interesting!
- Keep a record of all articles submitted and any published articles (Pacifica 4H does not have a club historian).
- Provide an electronic version of submitted articles for publication on the club website.
At Club Meetings
- Arrive early to help the other officers greet members and guests as they arrive.
- When called upon by the president, briefly describe the articles that were submitted to the Pacifica Tribune, and any news items that were printed or broadcast.
- Make a note of club activities or events that would make good news stories.
Suggestions
- Keep reports factual.
- Give accurate information.
- Report who, what, when, where, why, and how.
- Use full names and checks spelling.
- Write in the 3rd person.
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